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Nation’s leading multi-sport venue for amateur and professional events re-launches as ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and features signature ESPN elements; one-of-a-kind initiative to take youth sports to the next level LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The widely acclaimed sports facility at Walt Disney World Resort was officially re-launched in February 2010 as ESPN Wide […]

Alignment of Walt Disney World Resort and ESPN represents exciting intersection of sports and entertainment LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — What launched with a single cable network on Sept. 7, 1979, is now ESPN, Inc., the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets, including six domestic networks, 46 international […]

HP becomes official imaging, printing and PC partner for complex; HP technology implemented throughout the field house and beyond; initiative further enhances sports experience for youth athletes LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 3, 2011) — Walt Disney World and HP today unveiled the HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during a ceremony […]

More than 22,000 runners make this race weekend one of the country’s largest women’s specific endurance events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2011) — A record number of runners will slip off their glass slippers and step into running shoes for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker at Walt Disney Resort, […]

Tournament draws best teams from Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas to Disney; nationally-ranked players Morgan Brian and Bryane Heaberlin to play LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2010) — America’s best youth soccer clubs which feature some of the country’s elite players will take the field during Disney’s Soccer Showcase presented by Chelsea Football Club Dec. 27, […]

2011 schedule to offer one of best lineup of games in 14-year history at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2010) — Fans attending Atlanta Braves spring training games next season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort will get to see some of Major […]

Senior tight end recognized for courageous journey from harrowing childhood to leading football prospect and outspoken advocate LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2010) – University of Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams, who overcame a chaotic upbringing to become a star student-athlete and advocate for domestic abuse awareness, has been selected as this year’s recipient […]